fu-berlin.de

About the project

Freie Universität Berlin (Free University of Berlin) is one of the leading academic centers in Germany with a global reach. The university's website serves as the main digital hub for students, staff and researchers. The platform positions itself as a place where science, education and international cooperation intersect. Particular attention is paid to inclusivity: a version of Easy Speech (Leichte Sprache) is available on the site, which makes the information understandable for people with cognitive disabilities.

The University operates under conditions of tough financial reality. The main page openly reports on planned budget cuts by the Berlin Senate. This is not hidden, but presented as part of an ongoing agenda that requires the community's attention.

Main directions

The site's content is structured around three key pillars: study, research and international activity.

• Education. FU Berlin offers more than 150 study programs in all disciplinary groups. Applicants and students are supported by the Student Service Center (Studierenden-Service-Center), which helps with issues of admission, enrollment and planning of the educational process. The direction of teacher training (Lehramt) is highlighted separately.
• Science. The research profile is based on interdisciplinarity and international relations. Since 2019, the university has been part of the Exzellenzverbunds Berlin University Alliance, receiving funding through the Excellence Strategy Competition (Exzellenzstrategie) at the federal and state levels. Topics range from insect communication to artificial intelligence and cyanobacteria.
• Internationality. People from more than 150 countries study and work at the university. For many international students and academics, being abroad is an integral part of their career. The site actively promotes exchange programs concluded with hundreds of universities around the world.

Educational initiatives for schoolchildren deserve special mention. For example, the Campus trifft Schule project with the participation of Chinese scientist Aurisi Liebing helps schoolchildren gain differentiated knowledge about China. There are also summer schools, such as Treasure Hunting x greenCHEM, where students learn to turn green chemistry ideas into marketable innovations.

Features of the site

The resource interface is aimed at different target audiences. The navigation is clearly divided into blocks for employees, applicants, refugees, graduate students, alumni and the media. This allows you to quickly find relevant information without unnecessary filtering.

The site actively uses visual content: news is accompanied by photographs indicating the authors (for example, Maria Cuca or Ferrat Topala).However, the technical implementation requires attention: JavaScript must be enabled for some elements, such as the event calendar or dynamic menus, to function correctly. Without it, access to full functionality is limited.

It is important to note that the site not only informs, but also responds to social challenges. A separate block is devoted to measures against anti-Semitism, racism and discrimination, which reflects the values ​​of the university.

Contact information

Direct contact information is not provided on the main page. Users are encouraged to use the Kontakt section in the navigation menu or contact dedicated service centers such as the Student Service Center for academic questions.

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